Glossary
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 9:25 PM
Site: Open Learning
Course: Understanding antibiotic resistance (UAR_1)
Glossary: Glossary
G
geneA sequence of DNA that encodes the amino acid sequence of a particular protein. |
generationsA classification system for cephalosporins based on their spectrum of activity. |
genetic mutationsChanges in the sequence of DNA due to either errors made while copying the DNA or environmental factors. Genetic mutations in genes can result in changes to the amino acid sequence encoded by the gene. |
genomeThe complete set of DNA of an organism. |
genusRank used in biological classification of organisms. A subdivision of a family usually consisting of more than one species. For example the species Staphylococcus aureus is a member of the genus Staphylococcus. |
germ theoryThe theory that many diseases are caused by microorganisms. |
Gram-negativeBacteria that do not retain crystal violet dye in the Gram-staining test. |
Gram-positiveBacteria with a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall that is stained blue–purple by the Gram stain dye. |
Gram stainingA cell-staining method used to visualise the composition of the bacterial cell wall and to identify and classify bacteria. |
Greiss reactionAn analytical chemistry test that detects the presence of nitrites in a solution. |